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SECORD FARMS LLC
Erie, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 1, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 307246 · MC 574067
Satisfactory
Active 5 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-574067 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Federated Reserve Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5.0% OOS · 37 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 1, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 2 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 months
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 5.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- 37 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC574067
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1953927
FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy 1953932
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
307246
MC Number
MC-574067
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 28, 1987
Authority Reinstated
April 1, 2026
Annual Mileage
559,706 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Erie, MI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
37
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance46
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
13th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| October 7, 2024 | OH | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI21
OH3
US1
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Tank
8
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2GN937479 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 48 ft | 5HTAB486767L69285 | 5 | — |
| 2001 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 50 ft | 5HTAB506817L65028 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y0GM057448 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04224JT005101 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3JN888705 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDV7BSBC6808 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 47 ft | 4J8T04761ET003601 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 49 ft | 4J8T04962LT000801 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9DG6CN541019 | 2 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3FN927476 | 2 | — |
| Bren | — | 10BEA92Y27F0B7640 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLA3A7F8P7H56842 | 1 | — |
| Intl | Tractor | 1HSCXAPT5BJ28217 | 1 | — |
| 2011 International LF517 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSCXAPT5BJ282171 | 1 | — |
| 2012 International LF697 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDLSMR8CN460832 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04226JT005102 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 46 ft | 4J8T04664WT009203 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 48 ft | 4J8T04861GT002501 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9DG1CN541171 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3BN531100 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDE35PU54104 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (37)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | ANDER08718 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EG3BN531100 |
MI RB60112 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | HADZM05297 | MI, MI | II | — | — | THE ANDERSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK LBT INC |
1M1AW21Y0GM057448 4J8T04664WT009203 |
MI RC00388 MI E763902 |
| June 25, 2026 | 3238001423 | VAN BUREN OH | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LBT INC |
4V4MC9DG1CN541171 4J8T04224JT005101 |
MI RB60096 MI D768073 |
| April 13, 2026 | 3217000382 | BOWLING GREEN OH | II | — | — | POET ETHANOL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EH2GN937479 5HTAB506817L65028 |
MI RB60101 MI E193713 |
| January 7, 2026 | SHEPZ05490 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B, MI | II | 3 | — | SHELL TRADING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW21Y0GM057448 5HTAB486767L69285 |
MI RC00388 MI E176715 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | BLAKD04822 | MONROE SCALE N/B, MI | II | 1 | — | POET BIOFUELS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LBT INC |
1FUJGBDV7BSBC6808 4J8T04224JT005101 |
MI RB59598 MI D768073 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 15, 2025 | LITTJ05654 | MONROE SCALE S/B, MI | I | 5 | — | BP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EH2GN937479 5HTAB506817L65028 |
MI RB60101 MI E193713 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | HERLK02750 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B, MI | II | 2 | — | THE ANDERSONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EH3JN888705 5HTAB486767L69285 |
MI RC49763 MI E176715 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 14, 2025 | HERLK02741 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B, MI | II | 2 | — | THE ANDERSONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EH3JN888705 5HTAB486767L69285 |
MI RC49763 MI E176715 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | BIEGK00318 | I 75 SB 1MM, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LBT INC |
4V4MC9DG6CN541019 4J8T04224JT005101 |
MI RB60112 MI D768073 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANDERSONS | 8 | October 16, 2025 |
| MARATHON | 5 | December 26, 2023 |
| POET | 4 | July 3, 2025 |
| THE ANDERSON | 1 | July 13, 2026 |
| POET ETHANOL | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| SHELL TRADING | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| POET BIOFUELS | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| BP | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
| ETHANOL PRODUCTS LLC | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| POET BIOPROCESSING | 1 | March 11, 2025 |
| THE ANDERSONS MARATHON HOLDINGS | 1 | May 9, 2024 |
| PILOT | 1 | April 30, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 9, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 29, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 7, 2023 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 31, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 17, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 2, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 5, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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